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Can you put a 23C tire on an 25C rim?
They are made to fit the same rim diameter (as long as you don’t have super wide rims that is!) You might be getting your tyre size confused with your rim size.
Will 700x23c fit 700x25c?
Both sizes will work on the same rims. There is a definite trend in the last year or two to put slightly wider tires on road bikes.
Can you put different size tires on a road bike?
Most road bike frames can accommodate a tire as wide as about 28mm. Many touring and hybrid bikes will be fitted with even wider tires—up to 47mm wide. These wider tires will definitely provide a cushier ride, so if comfort is your main priority, sticking with these wider tire widths is a good idea.
What is the difference between 23 and 25 tires?
a 23mm will let you run lower pressure so a 25mm tire SHOULD give you a smoother ride. I personally think people inflate their tires too high. Once air pressure is out of the equation, wheels can be a big factor in transmitting road buzz.
What does C mean in 23c?
The second number, 23, is actually the width of the bike tire, again it’s measured in millimeters. The letter c is the width code of the bicycle tire (in this case, width means what you’d see by looking at the bike from either directly in front or behind).
Can you fit 28mm Tyres on 23mm rims?
28mm tire on 23mm rim may suffer a bit more. Both aren’t 28mm tire on 28mm or wider rim anyway. Since you don’t bother matching tire width to rim width to begin with, just screw aero and ride what you feel good. No problems.
What is a 700x23C tire?
700x23c simply means the dimensions of your bike tire, under what’s known as the ‘French system’. The first number, 700, refers to the nominal diameter of the bike tire and is measured using millimeters. The second number, 23, is actually the width of the bike tire, again it’s measured in millimeters.
Will 700x28C fit 700x23C?
A: 700x23C & 700x28C are the same tire sizes (diameter). Both of these will fit the same diameter rim (700). However the 23c usually is installed on 19mm to 23mm wide rims. The 28c will fit on 19mm & 23mm as well, but can be installed on wider rims like 25mm.
What size tires can I put on a 700C rim?
27-inch and 700C tires are close enough in size that the inner tubes are compatible; i.e. you can use a 27-inch inner tube in a 700C tire, and vice-versa. However, you can NOT use a 27-inch tire on a 700C wheel, and vice-versa.
Can I put 700C tires on a 29er?
You can indeed fit a 700C tire on a 29-inch rim. All you have to do is avoid using an old-style rim with less than 16 spokes per side and your tires should just fine. It is the same size, so you can fit a 700c tire on a 29-inch rim. It will be a little too wide for the rim of course, but it should work.
Are 23C tires faster than 25C?
On the road bike the 23s feel faster, but that may be because they feel harder and you therefore feel every stone on the road. Riding these on rough road coverings can be a bit annoying and they do feel a bit draggy.
What size tire is a 700X23c?
As I mentioned, 700X23c means a bicycle tire or wheel has a nominal diameter of 700m and a width of 23mm. I’ve used the word nominal because a 700c tire has a deflated diameter of 668mm. Note that all road bikes and cyclocross two-wheels come with 700c wheels, which are mostly 29 inches.
Can a 700x23c tyre be installed on a 29er?
However, some 700C tyres can be installed on a 29er. 23C or 25C or 28C refers to the width of a 700C tyre or tube. 700x23C tyres are usually installed on road bikes.
What does 700x23c mean on a bicycle tire?
700x23c is just the sizing of the bicycle tire. Measured according to what was historically referred to as the ‘French system’. Let’s take a look at that in a bit more detail. ‘700’ is the first number and that is a reference to the approximate (or nominal) diameter of the tire.
How to choose the best 700x23c inner tubes?
You’ll be pleased to hear that choosing 700x23c inner tubes is just as simple as tires! You just need to make sure that you go for a tube that has a diameter matching the one embossed on your tire (‘700’) and that also has a width range covering the size you require (‘23’).
What size tire for 700x24c rims?
So a 700x24C will best mate with a 16mm 700C rim. There’s about 20\% wiggle room either way. If you get too far outside the recommended rim size, the tire will fail to seal properly. It may blow off the rim while you inflate it, or go BANG when you hit a small stone.